Pool Safety
FAQ

Every four years. Victorian pool and spa barriers run on a four-year re-inspection cycle, so a fresh inspection is due each period regardless of how the barrier looked last time round. A Form 23 doesn’t “expire” the way a registration does — it records that your barrier met the safety standard on the day we inspected it. Once we issue it, you have 30 days to lodge it with your local council. If you’ve lost track of when your pool was last signed off, call us on 0402 860 499 and we’ll help you work it out.

$250, all-inclusive — the flat rate for a Local Pool Inspections pool and spa barrier inspection across Greater Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, Moorabool & Melton Shires and Melbourne’s western suburbs, with no hidden fees. If your barrier passes, you get your Form 23 certificate. If it doesn’t pass yet, you get a written report setting out exactly what needs attention, and the re-inspection afterwards is already covered by the $250.

A Form 23 Certificate of Pool Safety is an official document confirming that your pool or spa meets Victorian safety standards. It is required when selling, leasing, or renting a property with a pool. The certificate certifies compliance on the inspection date, with re-inspection required every 4 years.

Our pool safety inspections are a flat $250, all-inclusive — no hidden fees. We offer a flat $250 all-inclusive fee and transparent quotes with no hidden fees.

Most inspections take 30-60 minutes depending on the size and complexity of the pool area.

If your pool is compliant, you will typically receive your certificate within 24-48 hours of the inspection.

If your pool does not meet safety standards, we will provide a Non-Conformance Report (NCR) detailing the issues. Once you have made the necessary repairs, book a re-inspection.

A Form 23 records that your barrier was compliant on the day it was inspected — it isn’t a licence with a fixed expiry. In Victoria, pool and spa barriers are re-inspected on a four-year cycle, and once issued the Form 23 should be lodged with your local council within 30 days.

Yes. Spa pools are considered pool safety barriers under Victorian regulations and require the same compliance certification.

We service Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, and all surrounding Victoria areas including Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Torquay, Lara, Leopold, Drysdale, and Clifton Springs.

Yes, preferably. We need access to all areas of the pool and property. If you cannot be present, please ensure someone else can grant access.

It is illegal to sell, lease, or rent a property with a non-compliant pool. Penalties may apply.